Investing in a rental property is a great way to broaden your income stream. It is another way to diversify your assets outside of placing your funds in the stock market. Tax savings and property value appreciation are also advantages for investors. Are you considering becoming a real estate investor in Dallas? If so, this […]
When you’re screening tenants for your Dallas/Fort Worth rental property, you’re going to check credit and criminal histories, verify employment and income, and talk to landlord references. As you’re going through your process, you want to pay attention to any red flags that get your attention. The tenants may have an explanation for these issues, […]
Moving a new tenant into your Dallas/Fort Worth rental property is an energizing time; the vacancy period is over and you can begin to count on consistent rental income. There are also a lot of details involved in moving a tenant into your property. Today, we’re sharing some of the things you must have on […]
In Texas, the relationship between landlords and tenants must comply with a combination of local, state, and federal laws. It’s vital that both parties understand them. Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, this article will provide you with everything you’ll need to know about the landlord-tenant laws in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Disclaimer: This blog […]
Renters insurance can protect both landlords and tenants in a Dallas rental property. If you’re a landlord or an investor who rents a property out to tenants, it’s a good idea to require that they obtain renter’s insurance and show you proof of their policy. While renter’s insurance isn’t required legally in Texas, it can […]
Tenants who don’t pay rent create a number of different problems for Dallas landlords. Even if you have a great resident in place who easily qualified during the screening process, you never know what’s going on in his or her personal life. Perhaps they lost their job or they’re suffering through a divorce. Instead of […]
Self-managing might seem easy enough when you have a Fort Worth rental property. After all, you simply need to find a tenant, sign a lease, and start collecting those sweet rent checks, right? Not exactly. Self-management can result in costly errors and nightmare situations. The wrong tenant or the incorrect security deposit procedure can cost […]
One of the most common questions we get from clients or from people just asking about owning rental property pertains to flooring. They want to know what type of flooring to put in a rental house. […]
At McCaw Property Management, we manage rental properties all over north Texas, and we get a lot of questions from landlords and rental property owners about how they should advertise their properties. Everyone knows that online advertising is where you’re going to reach the largest pool of prospective tenants. […]
At McCaw Property Management, we manage properties all over north Texas. I am not a photographer and would never claim to be, but today we’re talking about the importance of photography. I like taking pictures, and my skill level is above novice but definitely not professional. […]